Bhang

Bhang (IAST: Bhāṅg) is an edible preparation made from the leaves of the cannabis plant originating from the Indian subcontinent.^[1]^[2] It has been used in food and drink as early as 1000 BC in ancient India.^[3]^[4] Bhang is traditionally distributed during the spring festival of Maha Shivaratri and Holi.^[5]^[6] Bhang is mainly used in bhang shops, which sell the cannabis-infused Indian drinks bhang lassi and bhang thandai.^[7]

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